"There's no affection between us," Flora Smith declared firmly, her voice carrying conviction. Matthew Charles narrowed his gaze before responding, "Indeed, our relationship lacks love. We are legally bound as husband and wife." Those four words, "legally wedded couple," seemed to roll off his tongue with an ease that surprised her. She frowned, catching a mischievous twinkle in his handsome eyes. He continued, "Even children share such ties, and we have a single marriage certificate binding us as a legally recognized pair. You can take this document whenever you see fit. I'm at your disposal." Time had passed, their lives having veered from a disastrous path to a fleeting encounter. Flora Smith, now a single mother raising her children, found herself entangled with Matthew Charles. Her offspring held onto him tenaciously, refusing to let go! It was true that bearing a child often solidified a father's role!
